How often should I get dental x-rays?

The frequency depends on your oral health needs. Most patients with healthy gums and no history of decay need bitewing x-rays once every 12 to 24 months. New patients typically receive a full set of x-rays during their initial exam to establish a baseline. Dr. Greene personalizes this schedule based on your individual risk factors.

Do you accept insurance for digital x-rays?

Yes. Gleem Dental accepts most major dental insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Humana, MetLife, and many others. Our team will verify your coverage before your visit and explain any out-of-pocket costs upfront. We also offer flexible financing options for those without insurance.

What happens if I skip regular x-rays?

Skipping regular x-rays allows hidden problems to go undetected. Decay between teeth, infections beneath existing fillings, bone loss from periodontal disease, and developing cysts or tumors often show no symptoms until they reach an advanced stage. Routine digital x-rays help Dr. Greene identify these issues early — when treatment is simpler, less invasive, and more predictable.

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Digital & Panoramic X-rays in New Orleans

Q: Are dental x-rays safe?

Yes. Digital x-rays use significantly less radiation than traditional film x-rays — often up to 80-90% less. At Gleem Dental, we follow strict safety protocols and use lead aprons and thyroid collars as needed. The low-dose nature of digital radiography makes routine imaging safe for patients of all ages.

Modern dentistry starts with seeing clearly. At Gleem Dental in Lakeview, our low-radiation digital x-rays and panoramic imaging reveal what a visual exam can't — decay between teeth, bone loss, and hidden infections — with up to 80–90% less radiation than old film. New patients are always welcome, and we accept most major insurance plans.

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Up to 90% Less Radiation

Instant Digital Images

Panoramic Full-Arch Imaging

Most Insurance Accepted

◦ See More, Treat Sooner

Clarity you can
trust.

Half of your tooth surfaces hide between teeth and below the gumline. Digital imaging lets us see those areas safely and instantly — so we catch problems while they're small and easy to treat.

Intraoral X-rays

Fine Detail, Tooth by Tooth

Using a small digital sensor placed inside your mouth, bitewing and periapical x-rays capture high-resolution detail on individual teeth — the best way to spot decay between teeth and check the bone that supports each root.

Why We Use Them:

Pinpoint cavities forming between the teeth
Monitor bone levels during your cleanings and exams
Check beneath existing fillings and crowns

Panoramic X-rays

The Big-Picture View

A panoramic x-ray captures your entire upper and lower jaw in a single wide image. It's the view we rely on to evaluate wisdom teeth, the jaw joints, sinuses, and the overall structure before more involved treatment.

Ideal For Assessing:

Impacted and unerupted wisdom teeth
Cysts, tumors, and jaw-related concerns
Planning for extractions, implants, and orthodontics

◦ Know the Difference

Intraoral vs.
Panoramic X-rays.

Each type of image answers a different question. Dr. Greene chooses the right one — or a combination — based on exactly what she needs to see and nothing more.

Feature	Digital Intraoral	Panoramic
Best for	Cavities between teeth, bone levels around individual teeth	Full-arch overview, jaw, sinuses, wisdom teeth, TMJ
How it's captured	A small sensor placed inside the mouth	The camera rotates around the outside of your head
Detail level	High detail on a few teeth at a time	Broad view of the entire upper and lower jaw
Common uses	Routine decay checks and periodontal monitoring	Impacted teeth, cysts, implant and extraction planning

◦ The Gleem Difference

Imaging done right.

Low exposure, instant results, and a doctor who takes the time to explain what your images mean.

Dramatically Less Radiation.

Digital sensors capture an image with up to 80–90% less radiation than traditional film. Combined with lead aprons and thyroid collars, your exposure stays remarkably low.

01 / SAFETY

Instant, Shareable Images.

There's no film to develop. Your images appear on-screen in seconds, so Dr. Greene can review them with you chairside and explain exactly what she sees.

02 / SPEED

Nothing Hides.

High-resolution digital imaging reveals decay, bone loss, and infection long before they're visible or painful — so problems are caught while they're still small.

03 / PRECISION

◦ Meet the doctor

An artist's eye.
A clinician's precision.

Dr. Caylin Greene earned her DDS from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2016 and brings more than 10 years of experience to her patients. In 2025 she founded Gleem to bring elevated, comprehensive cosmetic care to Lakeview — with advanced training in Invisalign and a quiet obsession with proportion, light, and facial harmony.

Education

Howard University, DDS

Experience

10+ years

Specialties

Invisalign · Cosmetic

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Founder

Dr. Caylin Greene,
DDS

◦ Your Visit

What to expect during imaging.

Digital imaging is quick, comfortable, and completely non-invasive. Here's how it fits into your visit.

Quick Prep

We place a protective lead apron and thyroid collar, then position the sensor or panoramic unit. The whole process is simple and takes only a moment.

Capture

Intraoral images are captured tooth-by-tooth with a small sensor, while a panoramic image is taken as the camera rotates gently around your head — no discomfort.

Review Together

Your images appear instantly on-screen. Dr. Greene walks you through them, pointing out anything that needs attention and answering your questions.

Plan Care

We combine your images with your exam to build a clear, personalized plan — and keep your records on file to track changes over time.

◦ Frequently asked

Questions,
answered.

Are dental x-rays safe?

Yes. Digital x-rays use up to 80–90% less radiation than the older film systems, and we further limit exposure with lead aprons and thyroid collars. The amount of radiation from a routine set of dental images is very small — comparable to what you'd naturally encounter over a day or two of everyday life.

How often do I need dental x-rays?

It depends on your age, risk of decay, and dental history. Many healthy adults need bitewing x-rays about once a year, while a panoramic image is taken less often. Dr. Greene only recommends imaging when it will genuinely help protect your health — never on a rigid schedule.

What's the difference between intraoral and panoramic x-rays?

Intraoral x-rays, like bitewings and periapicals, use a small sensor inside your mouth to show fine detail on a few teeth — ideal for spotting cavities and checking bone levels. A panoramic x-ray captures your entire upper and lower jaw in one image, which is useful for evaluating wisdom teeth, the jaw joints, and planning extractions or implants.

What can x-rays reveal that an exam can't?

X-rays show what the naked eye can't reach — decay between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, abscesses at the root, and impacted teeth. That's why imaging pairs so closely with your cleanings and exams and your oral cancer screening.

Does insurance cover dental x-rays?

Yes. Diagnostic x-rays are covered by most dental plans, usually as part of your preventive benefits. We'll verify your coverage in advance and offer flexible options for patients without insurance. See our Insurance & Financing page for details.

◦ Begin

Dentistry that's
designed around you.

Whether it's a routine cleaning or a complete Invisalign journey, your first visit is the easy part. We'll handle the rest.

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